unrepeatable
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The scientist observed that each unrepeatable pattern in the butterfly's wings was unique.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Unique; not capable of being done or occurring again: Describes something that is one of a kind, singular, or cannot be replicated due to its specific circumstances or nature.
- Not fit or suitable to be repeated or quoted: Describes something, often speech, that is too offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate to be said again or shared with others.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Unique):
- The concert was an unrepeatable experience, a perfect combination of music and atmosphere.
- Each snowflake is an unrepeatable work of art.
- Adjective (Not fit to be repeated):
- He muttered some unrepeatable insults under his breath.
- The joke was funny but sadly unrepeatable in polite company.
Advanced Usage
- "an unrepeatable offer": A special deal or opportunity that is available only once and will not be offered again.
- This is an unrepeatable offer, so you should take advantage of it now.
- "in unrepeatable terms": Using language that is too offensive or strong to be quoted directly.
- He expressed his disapproval in unrepeatable terms.
Variants and Related Words
- Repeatable (adj): The direct opposite, meaning capable of being done again or fit to be repeated.
- The experiment must be repeatable to be considered valid science.
- Uniqueness (n): The quality of being the only one of its kind.
- The uniqueness of her talent was undeniable.
Synonyms
- Unique: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- Inimitable: So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; matchless.
- Unquotable: Not suitable or fit to be quoted.
- Off-color: Slightly indecent or vulgar, and therefore unsuitable for polite conversation.
Antonyms
- Repeatable: Able to be done or said again.
- Commonplace: Not unusual; ordinary.
- Quotable: Suitable or interesting enough to be quoted.
The scientist observed that each unrepeatable pattern in the butterfly's wings was unique.
Adjective
- unique
- dogs and mice and flies are as unrepeatable as men are- Theodosius Dobzhansky
- not able or fit to be repeated or quoted
- what he said was funny but unquotable